Harry Christophers at 70: The Sixteen's founder on a life in music

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Conductor and founder of The Sixteen Harry Christophers speaks to Gramophone Editor Martin Cullingford about his new album, '70: A Life in Music', which features 39 carefully selected recordings from the conductor's career so far, spanning periods from the renaissance to contemporary music. Reflecting on his 45-year career, Christophers' talks about his introduction to music, the formation of The Sixteen and the future of young composers today.

'70: A Life in Music' is out now on CORO.

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